~OT: Computer misconceptions

From: Francois <fauradon_at_pclink.com>
Date: Fri Feb 5 21:03:08 1999

Computers do what you tell them to do, not what you want them to do (some of
us can manage both;)

Francois
>A classic misconception, fostered by humans... When your bill is wrong,
>your bank
>account balance screwed up, your paycheck short.. They say IT WAS A
>COMPUTER ERROR!
>
> Will
>
>
>Max Eskin wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'm thinking of putting together an FAQ-like document intended to combat
>> the stupid ideas people have about computers. So, does anyone have any
ideas
>> for common misconceptions about computers that I should address? So far,
I
>> have the places various things originated (i.e. IBM did _not_ invent the
>> PC, Apple did _not_ invent the GUI, etc.)
>>
>> --Max Eskin (max82_at_surfree.com)
>
Received on Fri Feb 05 1999 - 21:03:08 GMT